http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/asp/2001/13

SCHEDULE 1 Genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes: articles 6 to 9

Article 9 Elements of crimes

1

Elements of Crimes shall assist the Court in the interpretation and application of articles 6, 7 and 8. They shall be adopted by a two-thirds majority of the members of the Assembly of States Parties.

2

Amendments to the Elements of Crimes may be proposed by—

(a)

Any State Party;

(b)

The judges acting by an absolute majority;

(c)

The Prosecutor.

Such amendments shall be adopted by a two-thirds majority of the members of the Assembly of States Parties.

3

The Elements of Crimes and amendments thereto shall be consistent with this Statute.